Build a model train layout: Model railroad track how to WGH

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Build a model train layout: Model railroad track how to WGH

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This video series, hosted by Michael Gross, will teach you the simple how-to workshop techniques you need to know to take an HO scale electric train set and make it a scenic model railroad. We'll show you how to build a 4x8 model train table (benchwork) from plywood, lay sections of track, create easy realistic scenery using foam and paint, assemble model buildings, and wire your layout with a DC power pack. When youre done, youll have a railroad that operates well and looks real. Our techniques would work in N, O, S, G, or Z scale also. This video is scene 4, Laying Track how-to. For more information and a free booklet with more tips visit greatesthobby.com. The World's Greatest Hobby program is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the fun, relaxing, and fascinating hobby of model railroading. Primary sponsors of our series are Atlas Model Railroad Co., Bachmann Trains, Kato Precision Railroad Models, Wm. K. Walthers Inc., and Kalmbach Publishing. Co, publisher of Model Railroader and Classic Toy Trains magazines. To contact the World's Greatest Hobby e-mail Info@GreatestHobby.com
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@pietersnackaert 8 ай бұрын

god childhood memories, this got me into model railroading, i used to watch this series again and again every time i saw it on my youtube page.

@carmium 12 жыл бұрын

A young couple came into the store I worked in. "I have my 4x8 all ready" he said, "what do I do next?" "Well, you could cut it into 12" strips and run it around the walls. Not only do you stop going in circles, you get more mileage, and you save the middle of the room for a sewing machine, play area, etc." His wife elbowed his ribs: "You paying attention to this?" One of my causes was to lead beginners away from bulky 4x8s that quickly got boring and led to many, many hobby dropouts.

@ninebears7896 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks. Pulled out my HO set from the early 70's out of storage last year. Always wanted a 4x8 layout for it. Although I want to start back and use N scale, I'm really thinking of using this for the old girl. Now that I am getting old, I am starting to do stuff I wanted to as a kid. Thanks again for the idea.

@WisconsinRailfan22 6 жыл бұрын

that plan is directly from Bachmann's track pack that makes that layout... Nice! I built that but then added a HUGE yard

@Thorpedo619 14 жыл бұрын

Now that is a smart idea, draw around the track, remove it and then draw the rest over top. Thanks for the pointers :)

@roberthuffer6591 2 жыл бұрын

Burt Gummer is giving us a tutorial on model train layouts. Awesome!

@xray606 12 жыл бұрын

I learned the hard way that you should leave the glue lines straight between the layers of foam and not closed circles. When you close the lines of glue it creates an air tight void and the other lines of glue don't dry. I pulled some layers apart months later and the glue in between was still wet. lol Also, you need to make sure it's a water based glue. Solvent based will react with the foam.

@simonetaormina7080 Жыл бұрын

Wow , I started building on foam board years ago and was looked at like I had 3 heads, today that’s all I see. Nice job.

@ricashbringer9866 7 жыл бұрын

You don't have to follow the design. The help is more about how to do it. You can design your own layout. Good series of videos.

@rs6383 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video on some basic benchwork.👍 Great for beginners & those who's working with a limited 💲budget or floor space. Nothing wrong with a 4❌8 layout. You'll never be stuck with it because somewhere a kid or adult 🙇wishing it was theirs. Thanks for sharing your video. 🚂

@HumancityJunction 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this is 2022 is amazing.

@joshbolt9654 3 жыл бұрын

I love this layout plan. I have a wealth of space in my rec room to do a layout. I want to do a "U" shape and have three different sections in the layout. I'm going to use this plan and base my train yard/round house off this plan. But I'm going to add another 4ft to the length for building consists and storage. Err anyway awesome video!

@friendpark 12 жыл бұрын

I have been collecting model trains for 50 years

@thunderturbine8860 5 жыл бұрын

I've got a starter Marklin set at home that I'm planning to make into a layout. I also have a Bachmann set which I'm also planning to make a layout out of. These videos are extremely helpful. I'll need to obviously need to play around with the track setting to get it where I want it to be.

@KingCarl77 12 жыл бұрын

Though I own the DVD of which these segments came from, it's useful to see them separately on KZfaq for viewing in my basement as I work. Great series, WGH!

@ZakWolf 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, nickel-silver track is definitely the best choice for HO-scale. That Atlas snap-track, flex-track and True-Track, along with the Kato unitrack, also use nickel-silver rails. My current 11x8 L-shape layout uses nickel-silver E-Z Track, and so far I've had no fuss. On the same layout, I also tried out that extruded insulation foam method (what I used was two inches thick and green, but otherwise works exactly the same) and it does make a difference in carving out terrains and such!

@Ih8kone 7 ай бұрын

_IMPORTANT!_ Make sure you drill the holes for the turnout and feeder wires before you glue the track down!

@CSXer 11 жыл бұрын

You got that one right! I prefer Atlas code 83 flex track and rail for most things and Central Valley Model Works semi hand laid turnouts for the rest.

@MrGreatWesternRailwayProductio 2 ай бұрын

I Would Get The Polar Express HO Scale Set From Lionel And Make It Bigger To Recreate The Movie

@089Bender 10 жыл бұрын

This came with Bachmanns My First Track Pack. I believe they called this the Madison Central.

@hamzadjamaa879 6 жыл бұрын

089Bender There are several components to diy railroad layouts. One plan I discovered which succeeds in merging these is the Jareks hobby club (google it if you're interested) it's the most incredible plan i've heard of. look at the super info .

@Ih8kone 8 ай бұрын

1:35 You will also need two bumper blocks.

@user-xq5ys3sx7r 7 ай бұрын

I would love to do the track glueing part with Lionel FasTrack.

@OneMansAdventure 9 жыл бұрын

good vid, BUT, what they say you need for track is NO WHERE near going to match up with atlas track and cork road bed, you need pieces out of the atlas mixed sizes. HAVE FUN lol.

@anwarabir5317 9 жыл бұрын

Matthew Marlin informative video Another resource I also found useful for n gauge buildings kits was Elumpa Railroad Buildings Alchemist - it will be on google if you need it.

@FruddyG 13 жыл бұрын

@dagtennis You can go to homedepot/lowes and ask for " Foam Insulation Board".

@MrBabujani1 13 жыл бұрын

Gluing not advisable if you want to change around in few days to play with ideas which I do. Nail it

@rahkinrah1963 6 жыл бұрын

Now you are STUCK with a layout for life. Hope you like it!

@rs6383 4 жыл бұрын

If he gets sick of it he can give it to a grandkid, sell it or give it away... Not like he spent his retirement fund on it.

@shawnpowell5876 2 жыл бұрын

@@rs6383 ABSOLUTELY correct, some people should really think about what they're going to say b4 speaking.

@funnydude447 11 жыл бұрын

You know what's cool n scale layouts, It looks like when you zoom out really far in simcity.

@mancast-bx6hi 2 жыл бұрын

Why couldn't bachmann atlas make double slip switch and three way switch train tracks? That would've been the best things bachmann and atlas would've made.

@shadowknight227 14 жыл бұрын

i think gluing the track is a bad idea. If you want to change the way your layout works, like adding or removing a siding, or turntable, you can't. my layout has gone under a few changes, like adding long pieces of track and adding a switch

@hawkeyestiguy 5 жыл бұрын

This is mostly good advice for anyone starting out; however, if you are new to the hobby, PLEASE do not glue down your track with a ton of liquid nails, especially if it is EZ track. That's ridiculous. Lol. My recommendation is to not glue it until you are 100% sure that you like it & want to make it permanent. If it is EZ track, you really don't need to glue it, maybe a dab here or there, that's all. If it's snap track or flex track, tack it in place until you are certain you are totally happy with it.

@noahbruse8327 12 жыл бұрын

thank you for the series big help

@josephtannenbaum8696 4 жыл бұрын

I did this in N scale. One really bad thing: putting sensors in/under track. Becomes a real pain. Just did seven for crossing lights, don't know if I will for block signals. Had to pop the track off the foam to make the holes downward. BTW: I did this with Bachmann N scale ez track, but locos didn't like it. N scale gauge showed the rails were too close. Sent it back and spent more $$$ for Kato track. The trains love the Kato track, the draw backs are hard to get (Have to go online..few hobby stores here) and very expensive, especially switches.

@kevinjunek1387 11 жыл бұрын

Well 22' Radius curved track work on this and still fit on a 4x8 layout? I was going to put a McKinley Explorer on this. Thank you for your time,Kevin

@hegz1484 12 жыл бұрын

i like both - english steam are nicer looking due to the lack of external piping and i like american diesel engines ( especially the sd 45-2 in santa fe blue by athearn genesis (sound)) from the early 80's

@christopherbraxton1117 10 жыл бұрын

I founld the information more then helpful its the layout I'm going to start with thank you

@Alphaboo2 12 жыл бұрын

You don't use homasote? It seems like you are using beginner friendly techniques. I would argue it is better for someone who wants to get into the hobby to start using cork road bed and spiking track.. If someone uses the techniques you show and decides to get into the hobby they will, so to speak, start from scracth. However if they don't decide to continue they haven't spent to much and have an enjoyable layout. I see value in both approached for beginners.

@kevinjunek1387 11 жыл бұрын

Mr.Gross well 22' Radius curved track work with this and still fit on a 4X8 layout? I was going to put a McKinley Explorer on this. Thanks for your time! Thanks,Kevin

@JBofBrisbane 12 жыл бұрын

@BIAelite - A year ago, I know, but - HO and OO trains run on the same gauge track (16.5mm), even though they are built to slightly different scales. 16.5mm is reasonably accurate for standard gauge in HO - in OO it's about seven scale inches too narrow.

@PalomboDylan 7 жыл бұрын

I would never glue the track because main reason being is that if the tracks ever need replacing and you have glued it, the tracks will rip and take some foam with it.

@brnesouthwest9915 6 жыл бұрын

In the British HO system the set track (snap track) has number of pin holes along its length so the track is secured to the baseboard by track pins. The ballast is added by using 50/50 PVA wood glue - water mix. When it comes to taking up the track just carefully use Hot water to loosen the ballast and rails. This means after drying the ballast is still re-useable.

@ZakWolf 4 жыл бұрын

I have only glued down my E-Z Track at corners, just in case of a problem. Plus, there's also if I want to install more undertrack uncoupling magnets.

@columbo468 11 жыл бұрын

super Idee mit dem Kleben. Vor dem Ankleben sollte man die elektrischen Anschlüsse und die Trennstellen nicht vergessen. Und wenn man die Schienen ändern möchte, gehen sie dann nicht kaputt? Gruß Stefan. Great idea with the glue. Before gluing one should not forget the electrical connections and the separation points. And if you want to change the rails, they go broke not? Greetings Stefan

@kevinjunek1387 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I'm only 10 years old so I did not know.

@akr3985fan 9 жыл бұрын

The Adhesive that is Used in this Video has (( FORMALDEHYDE )) meaning it can be Highly TOXIC if used in area's that's not "WELL Ventilated", You NEED to show an Alternative Adhesive that is NON" Toxic to Use that is Also FOAM" Friendly but is safe to use indoors and by all that uses that includes all ages from young Kids to elderly age Adults especially one's that has Breathing problems.. This Adhesive needs to be treated with well respect if USED if you get any of it on you, You need to wash it off Immediately READ" all of the Ingredients and For young Kids and younger Adults adults supervision should Present.. Lets have Fun in this Hobby but do in a safe Matter that is not going to Hurt anyone in any Matter of Way..

@raymondleggs5508 8 жыл бұрын

+akr3985fan can you use caulking or that new silocon based injectable flex seal?

@PalomboDylan 7 жыл бұрын

Raymond Leggs it may eat the foam.

@PalomboDylan 7 жыл бұрын

akr3985fan very well said

@markcinque106 6 жыл бұрын

Hey,Man my name is Mark Cinque i like your idea a lot

@MisSingStr8ngeR 12 жыл бұрын

? Ok so if u want a train yard to hold all ur trains then maybe like 3 or 4 main lines should u use dc or dcc controls?

@modernwarfare26233 12 жыл бұрын

nice music in the background.

@legomotion836 13 жыл бұрын

This is cool but I'll use this 4 my floor layout.

@OphionMasterofPwnagesweg 11 жыл бұрын

thank go i got a dvd of this with my issue of modal raillroader

@KlausGunther 12 жыл бұрын

I plan on making this!

@MustangFastback 12 жыл бұрын

amazing. THANKS this helps me a lot

@chalukyanayaka9910 7 жыл бұрын

i would have used atlas true track.Bachmann needs to redesign the ho and n scale easy track turnouts

@shadowknight227 14 жыл бұрын

even though i have said all this, i still like it! 5*s

@paratroop24 13 жыл бұрын

I built this whole layout. But in N instead of HO.

@garyolsen3409 Жыл бұрын

you didn't show where you put the 3" pieces

@jaykal516 10 жыл бұрын

nice tutorial, however more for beginners.

@ashevilletrainman6989 8 жыл бұрын

lol. on the benchwork I made it work without carrage bots.. and used screws

@drumkid330 13 жыл бұрын

@enfleement it's not that bad the track because after you've used the normal track (without nails ) it slips losse easily

@GaKaKaboom 11 жыл бұрын

Why would you wanna glue your Track to the table? Foam? I dont think id do that with my stuff.

@JBofBrisbane 12 жыл бұрын

@jabber1990 - nintendofanboy45 told part of the story. E-Z Trak with nickel-silver rail & grey base (not white) is better as the steel rail (black base) will rust, and needs cleaning much more often. Nickel-silver doesn't rust. I wouldn't use E-Z Trak for a permanent layout. There are much better track systems with "ballast profile" baseplates, and there are alternatives to cork for roadbed as well.

@iantha_branch 14 жыл бұрын

@nickfrank1 Cork is recommended but not required.

@z_dog7739 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so tight on cash in using flextrack and life like track

@twiggs24 11 жыл бұрын

could the kato track be used instead of the bachman track. I have lots of kato track at home. the stuff is great for working on the carpet.

@garrethheidt9136 6 жыл бұрын

what about the 2 small straight tracks that came with it. where do those go?

@dkcarey1 13 жыл бұрын

"Have you noticed the kidney shape of the layout, this is to break up things and add realism to the layout...........have you noticed all the EZ track used, this is to destroy all that realism we created" xD lol. I'm just teasing. Yes it is easier but doesn't look as good in my opinion :)

@carlossanchez-tf1vx 4 жыл бұрын

I hope this works with n scale

@transnetnixdorf 11 жыл бұрын

The backing music in this video makes me want to slash away at the viens in my wrists!

@mtwdew45 11 жыл бұрын

You can get it at lowes

@nickfrank1 14 жыл бұрын

im new to model railroading, i have the quickfix track atm, with the traditional track - you always have to fix it to the cork strip? or can you simply nail it to the table?

@iantha_branch 14 жыл бұрын

@ekoslosky Dream plan build. It was a freebe from MRR magazine

@bccarl88 12 жыл бұрын

Minus the kink on the back leg and you have Daytona International Speedway!

@ralphklump5837 7 жыл бұрын

48" strips will not work for side braces

@chalukyanayaka9910 7 жыл бұрын

you forgot the Hayes Bumpers

@thebakuman77 13 жыл бұрын

bachman trains blow i had one that broke my lil bros spectrum broke and another one i got is so loud

@TheRyanCarMan 13 жыл бұрын

@penguinejb Not only that, it's easier to use. I hate EZ Track. If it isn't aligned just right when it snaps together, it can bang into the track connectors, and damage it.

@raymondleggs5508 8 жыл бұрын

I dont like roadbed track, the only kind i really liked was kato unitrack when i used to have N scale. it cost more than the trains and broke before the trains did.

@Reevesss 8 жыл бұрын

Why does this guy sound like the Mr. Keaton from Family Ties

@michigandon 8 жыл бұрын

Because it IS him! Or the actor who played him, rather.

@schwarzerritter5724 7 жыл бұрын

I have a question: I am planning a lego track with points (the old blue track), but I want to build it in a way that the train drives on all tracks without me having to set the points manually. Lego points do not snap back to their old position if a train drives over them like Märklin. Like when you build a straight track with points and loops at the end: o---------o. Do you know if this is possible with more than two points?

@paratroop24 14 жыл бұрын

whats the song throught the video?

@williamwilson2555 8 жыл бұрын

I am going to file it

@imrankhan-us9pd 6 жыл бұрын

There are several factors in diy railroad layouts. One plan I discovered that successfully combines these is the Jareks Hobby Club (google it if you're interested) it's the most helpful guide that I have ever heard of. Check out the interesting information .

@callumjones3258 11 жыл бұрын

hi guys having some trouble finding this foam board stuff in the uk and just wondering were i could get it from

@legosrcool1027 10 жыл бұрын

For an elevated area of track, don't they sell trusses at hobby stores that could do that job for me?

@jamesscarlette8491 10 жыл бұрын

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@ashevilletrainman6989 8 жыл бұрын

most definatly

@hegz1484 12 жыл бұрын

dcc ftw

@wasteom 13 жыл бұрын

Anyone have any idea ghow I can get hold of the picture at 1:50?

@celica825 11 жыл бұрын

How would you switch the switch tracks?

@lizardlicktowingrecovering5335 11 жыл бұрын

where did you get that foam,i tried looking it up on Amazon.com and i couldn't find it

@arthurashema9675 11 жыл бұрын

can you use peco track

@jabber1990 12 жыл бұрын

how come his E-Z track is white? I had some black and I see white on every website and most of the books I have its white. also, is there much of a diffrence between E-Z track and cork Roadbed? what do I have to do to transition it?

@alf5641 9 жыл бұрын

I would like the paper copy of the instructions. Where can I get that??

@ashevilletrainman6989 8 жыл бұрын

nowhere

@prabalsharma6190 8 жыл бұрын

Any alternatives to insulation foam? We do not get that material easily in india

@ashevilletrainman6989 8 жыл бұрын

try using regular foam?

@dagtennis 13 жыл бұрын

where can you buy that type of foam?

@theshedrailway 14 жыл бұрын

where u get the track plan?

@tobiassandfeldandreasen6735 6 жыл бұрын

is it roco geoline track

@friendpark 12 жыл бұрын

I have Lionel

@kevinjunek1387 11 жыл бұрын

That's is funny.

@LEON13858 14 жыл бұрын

were can i buy bachmann track

@mynameisnoodle2303 8 жыл бұрын

why not nail the track?

@greglee3950 9 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me how much I would invest into something as seen above?

@smitroy79 9 жыл бұрын

That exact track can be bought in a pack sold by Bachman, it's a great value for 135-150 USD. The wood and foam board for about 100. The scenery could be done for as little as 100, but you could spent a lot of time and money on that portion of your layout if you'd choose to make it really something to be proud of.

@TimMillerTmillz1361 9 жыл бұрын

Too much

@1BlubeTube 8 жыл бұрын

+Greg Lee After it's complete, around $3,000.00 or more.

@ashevilletrainman6989 8 жыл бұрын

a lot more than you think. people say OMG WOW when they here people saying they spent over 1k on model railroading but starting from scratch this hobby really adds up! My first train was 200.... the benchwork was around 200... the scenery BASICS were 100... the track.. idk.. but that's already 500 $$$$! good luck

@joelsmallwood8745 9 жыл бұрын

I have that dvd

@brandonschurman5797 8 жыл бұрын

Me to

@shantahsieh4833 6 жыл бұрын

You can use woodprix, it has the best handbooks and ready instructions. You can learn much from them and make it yourself.

@trainboy7 7 жыл бұрын

Where can you get those manual turnout switches instead of those remote ones?

@sravindhar5000 7 жыл бұрын

I'm researching diy railroad layouts and found a great resource at Jareks hobby club (google it if you're interested)

@andkirby3919 7 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing them in a model railway expansion pack you can find turnouts with no wires but i don't know if there is another way other than buying the expansion pack

@modeltraingalleriesandscen6628 6 жыл бұрын

Just follow the process laid out in these guides and soon you’ll be well on your way to having the model railroad you’ve always wanted! dld.bz/theprocess

@merevedes4325 6 жыл бұрын

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@glendapatterson9290 11 жыл бұрын

Does this particular layout have a name? I notice you have a layout instruction sheet for this layout. Where can I get it? Glen

@SuperBuildsInMC 5 жыл бұрын

Bachmann E-Z Track pack, your first railroad, is the name, they range from $150-$200 but you could look on ebay.

@chalukyanayaka9910 7 жыл бұрын

hey ,if anyone else wants to uncover how do you make a model train layout try Vaxicorn Railroaders Membership Guide (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.